Germany, Third Reich. A Rare and Mint German Horseman’s Badge, Gold Grade with Miniature and Case, by L. Christian Lauer

(Deutsches Reiterabzeichen in Gold mit Anstecknadel und Etui). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a stylized belt circumscribing a raised letter “R”, surrounding a central mounted horse situated over a hollow void, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting  around wire catch, maker marked “L. CHR. LAUER, NÜRNBERG-BERLIN”, measuring 41.54 mm (w) x 51.48 mm (h), weighing 18.9 grams, accompanied by a matching stick pin miniature of identical construction and composition, the reverse maker marked “L. CHR. LAUER, NÜRNBERG-BERLIN”, measuring 14.58 mm (w) x 18.21 mm (h), both secreted within their period original presentation case, constructed of a pressed card stock frame with a faux marbled leather exterior liner, the interior with a padded white oilcloth lid liner, with a slotted beige velvet medal bed, unmarked, measuring 70 mm (w) x 110 mm (l), an exceptionally rare and matching set awarded for the pinnacle of achievements in German equestrian sports in near mint condition.